How do cells know what they should become as the body develops? Biological development depends crucially on spatial patterns: ...

Researchers discovered that autism’s prevalence may be linked to human brain evolution. Specific neurons in the outer brain evolved rapidly, and autism-linked genes changed under natural selection.

Researchers discovered that certain human brain cells evolved unusually fast, altering autism-linked gene activity.

Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.